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NEW COURSE INFO SHEET

CORE 2.0 INFO FOR SPRING 2009

Core 2.0 Worksheet (PDF)

University Studies
Montana State University
418 Reid Hall
Bozeman, MT 59717-3000
Tel: (406) 994-3532
Fax: (406) 994-6049

Director:
Philip Gaines, PhD
gaines@montana.edu

Associate Director:
Diane Donnelly, MEd
donnelly@montana.edu

Spring 2009 Academic Advising Update

Link to ADVISOR'S TOOLKIT

NEWS FLASHES:

FRESHMAN CLASS EXCELS IN HIGH SCHOOL!!!

A quick look at the newest freshman class shows that more than 30% of freshmen bring in college credits when they matriculate at MSU. This includes Advanced Placement (AP) credits, actual college credits, and international baccalaureate credits.

This is an issue that academic advisors should focus on very carefully as it impacts students' Core 2.0 requirements as well as curriculum requirements.

COMMON COURSE NUMBERING

Beginning in Fall 2009, MSU will begin making changes to its course numbers and titles. This is part of a state-wide project requiring all Montana University System colleges & universities to use the same rubrics and numbers for equivalent courses.

This fall, MSU will begin migrating courses in up to 12 disciplines to new common rubrics, numbers, and titles. For instance, ENGL 121W will become WRIT 101W. In this case the title will remain "College Writing I," but in many cases titles will change as well.

During the transition phase, equivalencies will be indicated directly in the Schedule of Classes: in the Fall 2009 Schedule of Classes, ENGL 121W still appears but with the text "Now offered as WRIT 101W;" and WRIT 101W includes the text "Formerly ENGL 121W."

The new course numbers and titles will count in exactly the same way as the old numbers and titles. However, for students who transfer to other campuses within Montana, the courses will transfer with the same numbers and titles. Both the old and new versions will count toward curricular requirements in the same way.

For additional information you may contact Jeff Adams at 994-7835, or email him at jadams@montana.edu.

Spring 2009 Registration

Advising for Spring 2009 registration begins Monday, October 27, 2008 and official registration begins the following Monday, November 3, 2008. Graduate students, seniors, and disabled students will register Monday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are scheduled to register in a randomly assigned order from November 6 through November 21, 2008 based on the day of the month that they were born. Students will have access to web registration from their assigned day and time through January 21, 2009 (the fifth day of instruction).

Important web links can be found on page 6 of the Spring 2009 Registration handbook and the registration schedule can be found on page 15. The handbook is now available in the Registrar's office and online at:

http://www.montana.edu/registrar/pdfs/Springbook.pdf

Students should contact their academic departments to arrange advising appointments and obtain their PDF (Personal Data Form) containing registration codes, dates and times they can access the MSU registration system. Registration directions are on the PDFs and in the Spring 2009 Registration Handbook.

Important Dates

Spring 2009

Payment of fees or attendance confirmation for students who have registered prior to November 24, 2008 is due by Friday, December 12, 2008 or a late fee of $40 is assessed. Students who register after November 24, 2008 must pay their fees or do attendance confirmation by Tuesday, February 3, 2009 or a late fee of $40 is assessed.

Spring classes begin Wednesday, January 14, 2009.

Monday, January 19, 2009 - Martin Luther King Day (no classes, offices closed)

Monday, February 16, 2009 - Presidents Day (no classes, offices open)

Monday, March 16 thru Friday, March 20, 2009 - Spring Break (no classes, offices open)

Friday, April 10 - University Day (no classes, offices open)

Friday, May 1, 2009 - classes end

Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8, 2009 - Final exams

Saturday, May 9 - Commencement

For more information regarding spring policies and procedures, please see the Spring 2009 Registration Handbook.

Application for Graduation

Any student planning to graduate Spring semester 2009 should contact their department immediately if they have not submitted a Request to Graduate form. The form is available at the Registrar's office in Montana Hall, or online at:

http://www.montana.edu/registrar/pdfs/baccalaureate_degree.pdf.

The deadline to submit an Application for Baccalaureate Degree to the Registrar's Office is as follows:

Fall Term Graduation must be submitted by the 15th course day of the preceding Spring Semester.

Spring Term Graduation must be submitted by the 15th course day of the proceeding Fall Semester.

Summer Term Graduation must be submitted by the 15th course day of the Spring Semester.

For more information regarding graduation requirements, you may direct questions using the alpha-breakdown for a student's last name listed by each Registrar's Office staff as shown below.

A-E	Melissa Hansen	994-5518	mahansen@montana.edu
F-K	Diane Ralston	994-5517	dralston@montana.edu
L-R	Dagny Mest	994-5089	dmest@montana.edu
S-Z	Melissa Hansen	994-5518	mahansen@montana.edu

Orientation Programs for New Freshmen and Transfer Students

Orientation for new students will be held Monday and Tuesday, January 12 and 13, 2009. For information about orientation, e-mail the orientation office at orientation@montana.edu, or go the Orientation web site at:

http://www.montana.edu/wwwnss/orientation/.

You may also contact Jennifer Dunn, Orientation Coordinator, Room 103 Strand Union Bldg. Phone: 406-994-2453. Email: jendunn@montana.edu

A Reminder About the Board of Regents Policy

A "D-" will be considered a passing grade only for free electives. For all other courses-core, required courses in majors or minors, or pre-requisite courses-a grade of "C-" or better must be achieved. This policy change is intended to increase standards and thus does not affect units that currently have more stringent requirements in place. For the purpose of this policy, the required 42 upper-division credits will be considered required courses and thus a grade of "C-" or better is required.

This policy was effective beginning in Fall 2005, but does not affect students who entered the Montana University System prior to this date and have been continuously enrolled. Students who do not register for 3 consecutive semesters (including summer) are considered to have broken continuous enrollment.

Departments still have the authority to grant individual exceptions to this policy with respect to departmental requirements, including prerequisites. For other appeals (upper division, previous catalogs, core requirements, etc.) students should contact their Assistant/Associate Dean or the Registrar's Office.

If you encounter a specific situation in your department that you are unsure of, please contact Jeff Adams, 994-7835, or email him at: jadams@montana.edu to discuss your particular issue.

CORE 2.0 Information

CORE 2.0 Classes Offered for Spring 2009:

Click on this link to see what CORE 2.0 Classes will be offered for Spring 2009

Click on this link for the CORE 2.0 Conversion Information (to convert from the Traditional Core)

MSU's Core Curriculum

The mission of CORE 2.0 is to enhance students' use of multiple perspectives in making informed critical and ethical judgments in their personal, public, and professional lives through inquiry and research experiences.

CORE 2.0 is MSU's new core curriculum focused on inquiry-based learning. Beginning Fall 2004, all new students will complete the CORE 2.0.

CORE 2.0 continuing students will have the option to complete the original core curriculum or convert to CORE 2.0.

CORE 2.0 is built on five Foundation courses, and on Inquiry and Research & Creative Experience courses in the Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.

CORE 2.0 Foundation Courses:

University Seminar (US)

College Writing (W)

Quantitative Reasoning (Q)

Diversity (D)

Contemporary Issues in Science (CS)

CORE 2.0 Inquiry Courses:

All students must also take at least one (1) approved Research & Creative Experience course. Students may take an approved Research & Creative Experience course in of the four areas listed below, or they may take a separate Research & Creative Experience course in any discipline, including the Undergraduate Scholars Program (USP 489/490). All students must also take at least one core course in each of the following areas:

Arts (IA or RA)

Humanities (IH or RH)

Natural Sciences (IN or RN)

Social Sciences (IS or RS)

Additional Information

Total number of courses: 9, if the Research and Creative Experience requirement is completed as part of the requirements in Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences or Social Sciences; otherwise 10.

A grade of C- or better is required in all Core courses.

Completion of at least two approved natural science courses with a grade of C- or better satisfies both the Contemporary Issues in Science and the Natural Science Inquiry requirements. Individual substitutions for one requirement or the other are not permissible.

Completion of UH 202 with a grade of C- or better satisfies the Humanities Inquiry requirement.

For further information email: core@montana.edu or check out the CORE 2.0 web site at http://www.montana/edu/core2/.

Academic Advising Center

University Studies is home to the MSU Academic Advising Center. The AAC serves faculty and staff across campus to support and complement the advising specific to your departments and programs. The AAC provides: 1) General academic advising for all freshmen and sophomores, regardless of declared major; 2) Information and updates on curricula, CORE 2.0, advising scheduling, and deadlines; and 3) Professional development and training for advisors.

There is a new feature on the Academic Advising Center web site called the Advisor's Toolkit. A wealth of information is on this site for advisors working with all student populations. You can check out the toolkit at the following link:

http://www.montana.edu/wwwgs/Advisorstoolkit.html

The Director of the AAC is Diane Donnelly who can be contacted through her email: donnelly@montana.edu . For more information, contact:

Academic Advising Center

University Studies

Reid Hall 418

994-3532

Or check out our web site: http://www.montana.edu/wwwgs/advising.html

For more information about University Studies, please check out our web site at: http://www.montana.edu/wwwus or email the department at universitystudies@montana.edu

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Montana State University awards credit toward graduation for successful performance in certain Subject Examinations of the College Level Examination Program conducted by the College Entrance Examination Board. Students may arrange to take these examinations on campus or at designated centers throughout the country. Passing grades are determined by national norms, or by local norms if they are available. Students receive credit and a P grade on their transcript for scores above the passing level; scores below the passing level are not entered on the transcript. CLEP examinations do not apply as a grade waiver for a course previously taken.

Courses that students can receive credit for through the CLEP program are listed in the MSU Catalog at the following link:

http://www.montana.edu/wwwcat/2006-08_public_html/academic/acad5.html.

For more information about the CLEP program, please contact Carla McLaughlin in the MSU Testing Center at 994-6984, or email her at carlam@montana.edu. You can also find additional valuable information at the Testing Center web site:

http://www.montana.edu/wwwed/centers/testing/index.html.

MSU - Great Falls College of Technology (COT)

MSU College of Technology (COT) has a two-part mission. The first part of our mission is to offer instructor-taught developmental coursework in Math, English and Study Skills, primarily for MSU-Bozeman students; and to advise all students who are conditionally admitted to MSU-Bozeman. The second part of our mission is to develop one- and two-year programs to serve the workforce needs of the Gallatin Valley.

The COT space in 201 Culbertson Hall houses the Academic Development Center with free tutoring for Math and English courses, Math, English, Aviation, and Welding faculty offices, and professional staff to assist with advising, registration and academic support. MSU-Bozeman students who take COT courses in Math, English, University Seminar and Study Skills utilize seamless registration—they register for courses through MyInfo, pay for the courses through MSU-Bozeman, take the courses on the MSU-Bozeman campus, and the courses show up on their MSU-Bozeman transcript.

INTERIOR DESIGN, WELDING, and AVIATION programs

The COT continues to develop one and two-year technical programs to serve the needs of the Gallatin Valley. These programs now include Aviation, Interior Design and Welding. All COT programs are open to MSU-Bozeman students, although MSU students must still complete an application to the COT as a degree-seeking student. MSU students may complete a consortium agreement with MSU-Great Falls COT to receive financial aid to cover courses at both schools.

The Interior Design program is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program. Interior Design is available for Fall entry and prepares students with a wide variety of skills and competencies for entry into various areas of the design field, ranging from residential to commercial design. Although students may only start Interior Design courses in Fall, they are encouraged to start working on general education requirements in the Spring semester. Interested students should contact Tabby Jagger at the COT at (406) 994-5536.

Aviation is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Science. The Aviation program is available for Fall entry and is also open to MSU-Bozeman students (a number of students are completing the Aviation program while working toward a 4-year degree at MSU-Bozeman). Although students may only start Aviation courses in Fall, they are encouraged to start working on general education requirements in the Spring semester. Contact Ryan Haskins (201 Culbertson Hall) at 994-6151 or rhaskins@msugf.edu for more information.

The Welding certificate is a one-year program. It is available for Fall entry and includes welding theory, practice, applied metallurgy, blueprint reading, fabrication basics, introductory structural welding and welding qualification exam preparation. These courses are taught in the evenings in the welding lab facility in the EPS Building. Interested students should contact Tabby Jagger at the COT at (406) 994-5536.

DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

COLS 100 Effective Academic Practices	This course is designed to help students maximize their potential in all courses by enhancing appreciation and meaning of higher education, introducing students to campus resources, teaching basic academic survival skills, and assisting in career planning.	3 credits
ENGL 118 Introduction to College Reading and Writing	ENGL 118 introduces students to critical reading practices by focusing on textual analysis of non-fiction works and writing for academic purposes by focusing on sentence and paragraph development.	4 credits
ENGL 119 Critical Reading and Writing	ENGL 119 offers a bridge for students to advance into college writing by providing an opportunity to develop paragraphs and short essays. Students are introduced to critical reading practices by focusing on textual analysis of non-fiction works.	4 credits
MATH 065 Pre-Algebra	MATH 065 presents basic concepts relating to fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percent, simple equations, topics of signed numbers and 1-variable linear equations as a review and/or preparation for further studies in mathematics.	4 credits
MATH 101 Introductory Algebra	MATH 101 students develop their abilities to organize thought processes and systematically solve problems while preparing students for studies in other courses.	4 credits

ENGLISH PLACEMENT

ENGL 118 and ENGL 119 are designed to help students prepare for ENG 121. Advising students as to which course is appropriate for them is important so that the student receives the preparation he/she really needs. If you have any questions about placing students into Math or English courses, please call Kari Oelkers, Academic Advisor for the COT at 994-5523, or email: kari.oelkers@msugf.edu.

ENGL 118 (Introduction to College Reading and Writing):

ACT score of 16 or below
SAT score of 385 or below
COMPASS e-Write score 4 or below

This course is for students with significant trouble writing and reading college level material. Students who need this course may tell you that they have always had trouble with reading and/or writing. The course also has a significant reading component.

ENGL 119 (Critical Reading and Writing)

ACT score of 17-19
SAT score of 386-469
COMPASS e-Write score 5-6

This course is for students whose main challenge is writing a coherent essay consisting of several paragraphs. The course takes students who can write a basic paragraph to writing a short essay, understanding grammar rules, using spelling tools, and critically responding to readings.

MATH PLACEMENT

MATH 065 (Pre-Algebra)

ACT score of 20 or below
SAT score of 489 or below
Math Placement Exam (MPLEX) score of 10 or Level I Math

MATH 101 (Introductory Algebra)

ACT score of 21-22
SAT score of 490-529
Math Placement Exam (MPLEX) score of 20 or Level II Math

Students can register for any combination of MSU-Bozeman and COT courses to qualify for full-time status for financial aid, housing, etc. Students can register for Math, English, First Year Seminar, and Effective Academic Practices courses through the MSU online registration process. To register for other COT courses (i.e., Aviation, Welding, Interior Design, or online courses), students should contact the COT office.

ONLINE COURSES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

MSU-Great Falls COT offers a number of courses online, including courses that meet CORE 2.0 requirements and courses in accounting, health care, interior design, business, and more. The Spring Schedule of Online Courses can be found by going to http://distance.msugf.edu/ and clicking on Spring Schedule on the bottom left.

WORKSHOPS OFFERED THROUGH THE BOZEMAN TECH CENTER

The Bozeman Tech Center offers short-term training in Microsoft Office, web design, computer-aided drafting, financial planning, real estate, selling on eBay, conflict and communication styles, creating business plans, and more. The workshop schedule can be found at http://outreach.msugf.edu/bozeman/

Pre-Registration for Art Majors

Pre-Registration for spring art classes will take place on November 3 for art majors. Art majors will register according to their class ranking. This ranking only includes the classes that they have completed, not the classes they are in now. There is a ranking list posted in the office, around the building and online at myportal. STUDENTS SHOULD CHECK THE RANKING LIST BEFORE PRE-REGISTRATION. (Please note: The School of Art will not be taking any change of majors on November 3.)

Seniors – November 3, 8-9
Juniors - November 3, 9-10
Sophomores - November 3, 10-11
Freshmen - November 3, 11-12

Please make sure students meet with their advisor if needed before these dates!

In order to change their major to Art, students must meet with an art advisor the week prior to registration.

Beginning November 5, art clases will be open to non majors. Non majors do not need to come to the office to register; they may email or phone Mandi McCarthy Rogers at 994-4501 to register, or email her at mmrogers@montana.edu with their request. Students will not get the art class they want if they have a time conflict with a class already registered on their schedule and they will not be called.

For answers to any other questions regarding Art Department policies, contact Mandi at 994-4501 or check out the School of Art web site.

Earth Sciences

Several changes have been made in the Earth Sciences Department. Geology 102 Environmental Geology will become an every Fall Course starting in Fall 2008. The course has been offered in the Spring for a number of years. We hope the change of semester does not cause too much disruption.

Similarly, in the new catalog, Geology 204 Mineralogy will be offered in the Spring. For many years Mineralogy has been offered in the Fall. We hope that this change will allow those interested in mineralogy to take the prerequisites Chem 131 and Chem 132 BEFORE entering Mineralogy.

For more information about the Earth Sciences Department, contact Steve Custer at 994-6906 or email him at scuster@montana.edu.

Update from the Ecology Department

The Ecology Department no longer offers either BIOL 439 Stream Ecology or BIOL 404 Limnology. The new course is BIOL 424 Freshwater Ecology which is required for Fish and Wildlife Management Option Majors in Biological Sciences. Note also that BIOL 427 Aquatic Field Ecology has the prerequisite of BIOL 424 or may be taken concurrently with BIOL 424. Conservation Genetics, BIOL 448 is now offered every fall semester. The prerequisites have not changed.

The BIOLOGY TEACHING OPTION for majors in Biological Sciences for Ecology reflects the professional preparations changes. In addition, PSPP 305 Practical Genetics may be taken instead of BIOL 301 Genetics and MB 101 Microbiology may be taken instead of MB 301 General Microbiology.

BIOL 303 requires junior standing and the biology pre-reqs, but it no longer requires stats as a pre-requisite.

The department does check for the required prerequisites before the semester begins for BIOL rubric courses that are assigned to us. Even if the prerequisite, such as BIOL 102, is waived by another department's instructor for their course, our instructor may insist that the prerequisite be met for our course.

This link will take advisors to a list of BIOL rubric courses in the 2008-10 Bulletin/Catalog so advisors may know which department to contact about a specific course.

For more information contact Judy Van Andel in the Ecology Department at 994-2911, or email her at jvanandel@montana.edu.

Education Advising Center

The Education Advising Center advises students in Education and Teaching Option Majors. All students must meet with an advisor each semester before they receive their advisor code. The Education Advising Center only has the advisor codes (PDFs) for the following majors:

Elementary Education

Social Studies Broadfield

General Science Broadfield

Technology Education

All other Teaching Option Majors must pick up their PDFs from their home department. For example, if you are an English Teaching Option Major, your PDF will be in the English department.

For any students interested in Education, we recommend taking EDCI 102. Students can register for EDCI 102 in Reid 213 beginning October 27. Students must attend one of the mandatory orientations for this class. The orientations will be held November 24 and 25, 2008. Students can obtain more information about the course in the Education Department, Reid 213.

If you would like to meet with an advisor or would like more information about the Education majors, please stop by or call the Education Advising Center in 132 Reid Hall (994-1880).

More information regarding the Education Department can also be found at the Department of Education web site at http://www.montana.edu/wwweduc/.

Health Professions Advising

Sheila Nielsen-Preiss is the advisor for students interested in professional schools and careers in medicine, dentistry, optometry or any of the allied health professions. Ms. Nielsen-Preiss assists students in the exploration of health professions careers, course requirements, preparing professional school applications and selecting appropriate professional schools. She also serves as the advisor to the health professions honor society, Alpha Epsilon Delta. The Health Professions web site can be accessed at http://www.montana.edu/dhs/hpa/.

For appointments or questions, Ms. Nielsen-Preiss can be contacted by phone at 994-1670 or by email at hpa@montana.edu .

Department of Health & Human Development

Academic advising is offered in 121 Hosaeus PE Complex for the following options in the Department of Health and Human Development, Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 5:00:

Health and Human Performance

(Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy & Kinesiology)

Family & Consumer Sciences

(non-teaching)

Health Enhancement

Community Health Education

Food & Nutrition (Freshmen)

Early Childhood Education & Supporting Services

Students can make an appointment by calling 994-4001 or emailing the department at hhdadvising@montana.edu .

More information can also be found at the following site:

http://www.montana.edu/ehhd/hhd/academicprograms.htm

Important Information from the Department of Mathematical Sciences

The Department of Math Sciences is offering several new 4 credit Honors Math classes. MATH 191Q AND 234Q will be offered fall semesters, and MATH 192Q and MATH 235 will be offered spring semesters. STAT 226Q, the Honors statistics class, is offered every spring.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences enforces prerequisites. In addition to the specific prerequisite courses listed in the catalog, students in 100 level math courses may also meet the prerequisite with the appropriate Math ACT, Math SAT, or Math Placement Exam (MPLEX) score. Many students take the MPLEX during summer orientation, but it is also offered the first few days of each new term.

Once their starting point is determined, a student follows the Department of Math Sciences flowchart to their desired goal. The flowchart as well as specific levels and scores for the above mentioned tests can be found at:

http://www.math.montana.edu/undergrad/Math_Hierarchy.pdf.

The course offerings for Levels I & II are outlined below.

LEVEL I:

DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS COURSES

LEVEL 1:

PRE-ALGEBRA

MATH 085 (TRIO)

MATH 065 (COT

MATH 085:

3 credits
offered on campus by TRiO Student Support Services
register with TRiO at 994-4541
pass/fail
teacher taught course

MATH 065:

offered by MSU-Great Falls, College of Technology (COT)
4 credits
pass/fail
teacher taught course

LEVEL 2:

INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA:

MATH 103 (MSU & TRIO)

MATH 101 (COT)

Courses designed so students may choose the delivery mode and grading system best suited for their ultimate success.

MATH 103 may best suit students who:

need only a quick review of algebra
need more time to learn math than is allotted in a traditional class

MATH 101 or TRIO MATH 103 may best suit students who:

know they are not self-motivated and need the structure and pacing provided by a teacher

MATH 103

offered by MSU, register on-line

3 credits
self-paced course
traditional letter grades plus an N grade option
individualized - students may complete MATH 103 early, or if more time is needed and they meet the qualifications for the N grade, they may continue MATH 103 the following semester from where they left off

instructors and tutors assisted
also offered as a lecture by TRiO Student Support Services, to register contact TRiO at 994-4541.

MATH 101

offered by MSU-Great Falls, College of Technology (COT)
4 credits
teacher taught course
traditional classes and grading
must be completed in one semester

Other Information

"The Language of Mathematics," MATH 151, is a different math course. It really is a language course. Students will learn the basic concepts, reasoning patterns, and language skills that are fundamental to algebra and higher mathematics. These skills include the ability to read mathematics with comprehension, to express mathematical thoughts clearly, and to recognize and employ common patterns of mathematical thought. "The Language of Mathematics" provides serious students (regardless of mathematical background) an unparalleled opportunity to grasp the essence of mathematics. This course is only offered during the spring semester.

If you have any questions concerning MSU-Bozeman's MATH 103, please contact Sandy Bowers or Mary Ann Sojda; 1-112 Wilson Hall; tacmath@montana.edu ; 994-5375. For information regarding TRiO classes contact TRiO at SUB 146 or 994-4541. For further information regarding the COT courses MATH 065 or MATH 101, please contact Janet Heiss-Arms; 201 Culbertson Hall; COTatBozeman@msugf.edu; 994-5536.

Department of Modern Languages & Literatures

A new Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor has been approved by the Board of Regents. This is an interdisciplinary minor that is housed in the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures and the Department of History. Students in Spanish and history are encouraged to enroll in this minor as many will have no problem completing it, and some students may already have the required credits.

Students with a language requirement in their curriculum are reminded that there are FIVE different languages that can be used to fulfill a two-semester language requirement: Arabic, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. If you cannot register for the language of your first choice, you may be surprised what doors will open with another language!

Students with previous experience in Spanish are required to take a Spanish placement test before they can register for any Spanish class at MSU for the first time. See the Modern Languages & Literatures web site for details: http://www.montana.edu/wwwml.

Information from the Music Department

MUS 126 - University Chorus, conducted by Dr. John Harney, is open to all students. Students who participated in their high school choir and would like to continue singing at Montana State should consider registering for this class. A vocal interview is required to assess singer's ability to match pitch. The class meets MWF from 1:10 to 2:00. Any interested students can contact Dr. Harney for more information at jharney@montana.edu.

MUS 326 - UNIVERSITY CHORALE is open to all MSU students, undergraduate, graduate and professional. Admission is by annual audition, which focuses on sight-reading and ensemble skills in addition to voice quality and technique. University Chorale meets MTWF, 12-12:50.

Please call 406-994-3562 to schedule an audition or for more information about MSU's University Chorale program.

MUS 141 - UNIVERSITY BAND - (TR 12:00-12:50, Room 131 Howard) is a great musical outlet for any university student, faculty/staff member or townsperson who has high school band experience. Students need balance, and this NON-AUDITIONED CONCERT BAND (not a marching band) provides a wonderful "break from the books."

University Band is a place to meet new friends and experience the satisfaction of working hard to "make some really great music sound really great"-- sitting down (not marching).

Any student interested in joining the University Band may simply register for Music 141. Faculty/staff or townspeople need not enroll in the course, but should make their membership intentions known to instructor/director. Please direct any questions to instructor/ director: Jerry Makeever, 994-5766, 587-0080, or jerry_makeever@hotmail.com

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY MAJOR: Course sequence for the Music Technology major is now online in the undergraduate course catalog:

http://www.montana.edu/music/musictech/index.html

For further information contact:

Kristi McGarity
Director of Music Technology
kristin.mcgarity@montana.edu
406-994-5762

Native American Studies

The Native American Studies Department is the focal point for most Indian students at MSU.

NAS provides the American Indian Student Center and the American Indian student advisor's office, with academic and personal counseling, tutorial services, scholarships, emergency loans, and other support services for American Indian students.

Please contact Academic Advisors Jim Burns or Rita Sand if you have any concerns with a Native student or want to refer them to the American Indian Student Center.

The center is located in Wilson Hall, Rm #1. Jim Burns may be contacted at 994-4880 or at jburns@montana.edu. Rita Sand may be contacted at 994-3334 or at rsand@montana.edu .

College of Nursing

Upper Division Placements in the College of Nursing for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 have been filled, however, there is currently a Wait List application for that academic year, and the waiting list will be updated every two months starting October 1, 2008, with new wait list applicants.

The Upper Division application for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 will be available March 1, 2009 in the receptionist area of Sherrick Hall, or on the College of Nursing website at www.montana.edu/nursing.

Current pre-nursing students should discuss their status with their advisor. Students who are not currently in pre-nursing should contact Pat Hanson at 994-2660 or 109 Sherrick Hall. She can also be reached by email at phanson@montana.edu

Important Information from the Department of Political Science

The Political Science Department will be offering group advising for Spring 2009 at the following dates and times. All sessions will be held in the Computer Lab in Wilson 2-110.

Tuesday, October 21	5:00 - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, October 22	11:00 - 12:00 noon
Thursday, October 23	2:30 - 3:30 pm
Friday, October 24	11:00 - 12:00 nooon
Monday, October 27	10:30 - 11:300 am
Tuesday, October 28	1:00 - 2:00 pm & 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Thursday, October 30	5:00 - 6:00 pm

Information from the ROTC Program

Form 48 which is used by the ROTC program is explained in this link. Information about the form and why it is used is provided for academic advisors. This provides an outline for advisors to use when they are advising Air Force ROTC students. Students are required to fill out this form when entering the ROTC program and they must have it reviewed at the beginning of each semester to ensure they are on track to graduation.

Any questions regarding this form or other ROTC program information can be referred to Thomas P. Overly, Capt. USAF at 994-6283 or email: thomas.overly@montana.edu.

TRiO Student Support Services (Formerly Advance by Choice)

TRiO/SSS is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Students must meet one of the following criteria for eligibility: first generation, low income, documented disability.

Staff and faculty provide a wide range of services including tutoring, academic counseling, math instruction, cultural events, indivudal study skills, learning strategies workshops, finacial aid application assistance, and career and graduate school exploration.

EDCI 280 - Applied Learning Strategies (1 credit) provides an opportunity for students to improve academic skills such as test-taking, time management, goals and goal-setting, study skills, use of academic resources, and writing for college. In addition, students develop increased awareness of the principles that influence conscious and subconscious choices in learning. The small-class environment encourages application of strategy in learning, creating new study habits, and accessing available resources. May be taken P/F or for letter grade. Non-TRiO students may take the course for a cost of $190, and the course counts toward graduation and full-time status for financial aid. EDCI 280 meets Tuesdays, January 20 to March 31, from 12:45 to 2:00 pm in Wilson 1-139.

Math 085 (Sections 71, 72) – Pre-algebra (3 credits, pass/fail) is a lecture class, meeting three times a week. Exams are given in class. There are opportunities for in-class questions, discussion, and practice. There is an emphasis on math study skills and test taking skills. This course is a prerequisite for Math 103. SECTION 71 meets MWF from 12 to 12:50 p.m. SECTION 72 meets MWF from 1:10 to 2:00 p.m.

Math 103 (Sections 71, 72) - Introductory Algebra (3 credits) provides a lectured component for the TAC Math 103 course and meets three times a week. There are opportunities for in-class questions, discussion, and practice. The prerequisite for Math 103 is Math 085 or Math 065, appropriate ACT/SAT scores, or proper transfer credit. Math 103 is a prerequisite for Math 105, Math 130, Math 149, 150, 151, and Stat 216. SECTION 71 meets MWF from 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.; SECTION 72 meets MWF from 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.

TRiO/SSS Courses for Fall 2008:

MATH 085	Sec 71	Pre-Algebra	Lecture Pass/Fail	MWF 12:00 - 12:50 pm	3 credits
MATH 085	Sec 72	Pre-Algebra	Lecture Pass/Fail	MWF 1:10 - 2:00 pm	3 credits
MATH 103	Sec 71	Intro to Algebra	Lecture	MWF 9:00 - 9:50 am	3 credits
MATH 103	Sec 72	Intro to Algebra	Lecture	MWF 10:00 - 10:50 am	3 credits
EDCI 280	Sec 50	Applied Learning Strategies	Lecture	T/R 12:45 - 2:00 pm	1 credit

For more information and to register for TRiO/SSS classes please visit TRiO/SSS in the Strand Union Building, Room 146 or phone 994-4541. The TRiO/SSS home page address: www.montana.edu/wwwtriosss.

MSU Extended University Courses

For a complete list of courses available through MSU's Extended University, please go to their academic course web site at: http://btc.montana.edu/courses.aspx/credit.aspx.

For a quick look at what Extended University has to offer, see their info on pages 38 and 39 in the Spring 2009 Registration Handbook online at:

http://www.montana.edu/registrar/pdfs/Springbook.pdf

More detailed information about Extended University can be found on their web page: http://eu.montana.edu.

ONLINE COURSES - SPRING 2009

CS 150 - Computer Literacy - sec 02

HDFN 221CS - Human Nutrition - sec 04

LIBR 121 - Electronic Library Research Skills (part lecture also)

NEW & SPECIAL COURSES - SPRING 2009

ART & COMPUTER SCIENCE

ART 145/CS 145 - WEB DESIGN - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 8 - 8:50 am (plus lab)

Instructor: John Paxton

Prerequisites: none

Basic design principles and how these principles apply to web site construction. HTML and HTML editors. Laboratory projects reflect practical usage of course concepts.

College of Agriculture and College of Education, Health & Human Development

HDFN/LRES/PSPP 146 - INTRO TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD &

BIOENERGY SYSTEMS - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 3:35 - 4:50 pm

Instructor: Kate Malone

Prerequisites: none

Description: An introduction to the Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems degree program. Students gain a systems perspective on local, state and national food, agriculture and energy issues. Key topics include agroecology, sustainable crop production and sustainable food systems. For majors and non-majors.

Business

MGMT 480 - SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: F 11:00 - 1:45 pm

Instructor: Terry Profota

Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor

Description: Successful not-for-profit organizations translate sound business practices into social delivery systems. This course is for those wanting a career in nonprofit management (or currently working in the sector) and/or those who just want to learn how to be an effective board member. The course is designed to strengthen the leadership and management capacities of individuals by incorporating classroom and experiential learning as students develop and submit an IRS Form 1023 Application for Recognition of Exemption. Course content focuses on the management principles of planning and accountability, leadership, fiscal responsibility, and fundraising and marketing in the not-for-profit setting.

Chemical & Biological Engineering

CHBE 205 - ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 1:10 - 2:25 pm

Instructor: Shelley Thomas

Prerequisites: none

Description: This courses will survey sustainability, including its definitions and implications for modern society. Growth in human population and increasing demand for energy, food and water will be explored through analyses of relevant scientific information and popular media. (This course is being considered for classification as a Contemporary Issues in Science (CS) Core course.)

Electrical & Computer Engineering

EE 217 - THE SCIENCE OF SOUND - 2 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 1:10 - 2:00 pm

Instructor: Rob Maher

Prerequisites: MATH 150Q

Description: This course will enable students from non-technical degree programs to learn the principles of acoustics, speeech, music and audio.

History and Religious Studies

HIST/RELS 201 - RELIGION IN LATIN AMERICA - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 12:45 - 2:00 pm

Instructor: Yanna Yannakakis

Prerequisites: none

Description: This course examines the history of religion in Latin America from pre-conquest times to the present; and traces the mutual influences of indigenous, African, and Iberian traditions. "Popular" beliefs, symbols, and rituals and their relationship with elite religion and state power are emphasized.

Human Development Physical Education

HDPE 304 - TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN HEALTH ENHANCEMENT - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 11:00 - 12:15 pm

Instructor: Greg Olson

Prerequisites: none

Description: Skills, knowledge and applications necessary for integrating technology into developmentally appropriate teaching practices in Health Enhancement. Identifies theories, principles and strategies for the integration of technology into physical education, physical activity and health settings.

Media & Theatre Arts

MTA 104 IH - THEATRE & MASS MEDIA - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 2:10 - 3:25 pm

Instructor: Walter Metz

Prerequisites: none

Description: (This course has been reworked and is now an Inquiry Humanities Core course.) An exploration of major plays from the history of drama via contemporary film and television equivalents.

MTA 112 - EXPLORING PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times:

Instructor: Jonathan Long

Prerequisites: none

Description: Students will learn how to manage photography in their daily lives using tools readily available to them outside of a lab environment; foregoing any sort of lab requirements, and relying on what is commercially available to the outside of the classroom. (This course is being considered for classification as an Inquiry Arts Core (IA) course.)

Military Aerospace Studies

MAS 260 - USAF AEROSPACE WEAPONS - 2 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 8:00 - 8:50

Instructor: Alison Hamilton

Prerequisites: none

Description: Open to all interested students, MAS 260 is both a survey of weapons and systems used by the United States Air Force and a chance for students to learn some of the basics behind their use in a conflict situation. How air forces work with ground forces and how they can be used in combination to achieve national goals are also touched on in this class. We recommend it for any student seeking a better understanding of the role air forces can play in national policy.

Modern Languages

ML 280 - INTRO TO ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

3 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 12:45 - 2:00 pm

Instructor: Patricia Simpson

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor

Description: Provides majors and non-majors with an overview of international issues and cross-disciplinary approaches used to understand and address them with the goal of providing students expertise in a national and regional culture, and knowlege of that region's participation in trans-national and global trends.

Sociology

SOC 380 - SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH & MEDICINE - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 3:35 - 4:50 pm

Instructor: Tamela Eitle

Prerequisites: SOC 101 or SOC 150 or SOC 212 or consent of instructor and Q course

Description: An in-depth exploration of differing perspectives on health, medicine, practitioners, and healthcare systems with a focus on how gender, race/ethnicity, and social class affect health care systems, policies, practice and individual experiences of health and illness.

For information regarding this page, please contact Patricia Lane at plane@montana.edu.